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Fall Protection

Fall Protection – Wood Frame Tie-Offs OK

Fall Protection – Wood Frame Tie-Offs OK

Fall protection with personal fall arrest systems in residential construction is no longer a controversy. A new study says a PFAS anchored to wood is safe. Many construction companies have said that personal fall arrest systems aren’t feasible in residential work. New research proves them wrong. Safe tie-offs are possible with wood frame construction. Hear…

Dan Clark | August 21, 2015 | Fall Protection, Podcast | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety

Fall Protection – Residential Construction

Fall Protection – Residential Construction

Fall protection is critical. Falls are the leading cause of death and injury in construction. In residential construction, risks can sometimes be underestimated because heights aren’t as great as in commercial construction. But short falls can be fatal. If a worker will be six feet or more above the next lower level,…

Dan Clark | July 28, 2014 | Fall Protection, Podcast, slip and Fall | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety